title: How to insert a peripheral venous cannula.
abstract: Peripheral venous cannulation is the commonest vascular surgical procedure. It is usually performed by a junior doctor who has learnt the skill from a colleague only marginally more skilled. Correct technique will improve the chances of success and patient comfort and safety.
authors.affiliation: Leicester Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Datta
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Hanning
mesh_terms: D000985:Antisepsis; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic